Romantic comedy manga are popular among boys and young adults, with comedy as the main theme. It is full of charm, with not only funny scenes that make you laugh, but also scenes that make your heart flutter, and many masterpieces have been released over the years.
Therefore, this time, we will introduce recommended romantic comedy manga divided into serialized works and completed works. We have picked up popular works and masterpieces that can be enjoyed by both men and women, so please use them as a reference.
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- Recommended romantic comedy manga｜Works currently being serialized
- Recommended romantic comedy manga｜Completed works
Recommended romantic comedy manga｜Works currently being serialized
That dress-up doll falls in love
Square Enix Author: Fuichi Fukuda 14 volumes published
A school romantic comedy manga with a theme of cosplay. It has been serialized in “Young Gangan” since 2018. The anime adaptation in 2022 has also gained popularity, and a sequel has also been decided.
Niina Gojo, a high school student who is dedicated to making dolls and aims to become a “master'' who makes the faces of dolls, has a hard time making friends because her hobbies are different from those of her classmates.
For him, Umi Kitagawa, the popular girl at the center of his class, is a resident of another world. However, something happens that leads to an unexpected connection between Niina and Umi…
The book is full of things that readers like about various characters, such as Nina's dolls and Umi's cosplay, and it resonated with readers. This is a recommended work where you can enjoy not only the youth and pure romance of a school story, but also the cuteness of the characters in cosplay.
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The Teino three sisters are unexpectedly chubby.
Shogakukan Author: Aya Hirakawa 13 volumes published
A home romantic comedy manga about three talented sisters and an ordinary protagonist living together. It has been serialized in “Weekly Shonen Sunday” since 2022, and has become a hot topic as it will be made into an anime in July 2025.
Even though her mother is a nationally famous actress who possesses all the literary and martial arts, Ayayo only resembles her face, and everything about her is below average. He attends “Saika Gakuen'', where talented students gather, and he spends his days keenly aware of the difference in talent.
One day, Yu's mother passes away, and he ends up living with the three genius Teinoe sisters, who are the daughters of an acquaintance of his mother's and are known as the “Three Emperors” at Saika Academy. At first, they looked down on ordinary people, but…
Although each of the three sisters has their own talents, they show a surprising side to Yu. The key point is that the relationships between the characters are beautifully depicted with careful composition and beautiful illustrations. This work is recommended for those who like characters who live together or who want to enjoy the “gap moe” of the characters.
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Falling in love with Yamada-kun at level 999
KADOKAWA Author: Mashiro 10 volumes published
This is a romantic comedy manga that depicts a love affair between a heartbroken female college student and a gamer male high school student that begins through an online game. A popular work that is being serialized in “GANMA!” and will be made into an anime in 2023. It has won various manga awards, including 1st place at the Everyone's Choice Comic Awards and 4th place in the Web Manga category at the Next Manga Awards 2021.
Akane, a female university student, lost her boyfriend to a woman she met through an online game. When Akane goes wild hunting in the game's hunting grounds in anger, Yamada from the same guild appears and Akane complains to him. However, the only reply I got was a curt reply, “I'm not interested.''
Later, Akane participates in the game's offline event in order to get clean and see her ex-boyfriend again. Akane fell there, and the person who helped her was a very handsome black-haired boy. However, due to his unfriendly attitude and his remark, “I'm not interested,'' it turns out that he is Yamada from the same guild…
This is a work that many readers will be moved by the gap in kindness that the unfriendly Yamada sometimes shows. It will be interesting to see how Akane, who collides directly with him, shortens the distance. Recommended for those who want to experience delicate and comical romantic comedies.
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I'll borrow her
Kodansha Author: Reiji Miyajima 37 volumes published
A romantic comedy manga that takes the theme of “rental girlfriend'' and depicts the love life of an unpopular college student. It has been made into a drama starring Ryusei Onishi from Naniwa Danshi, and the fourth season of the anime is scheduled to air in 2025. It is a popular work with a cumulative circulation of over 13 million copies.
Kazuya Kinoshita, a 20-year-old student at a university in Tokyo, is dumped by his first girlfriend, Asami Nanami, within a month. Then, I ordered a rental girlfriend that I found on the internet, half-heartedly. Then, the person who came was the extremely beautiful girl Chizuru Mizuhara.
Kazuya's manly heart is stimulated by the way he perfectly performs his job as a rental girlfriend of a professional, and he ends up attacking Chizuru with his lame true feelings…
You can't take your eyes off not only the relationship between Kazuya and Chizuru, but also the relationships with other heroines. This is a work recommended for those who like tsundere heroines.
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Kuroiwa Medaka doesn't understand how cute I am
Kodansha Author: Kuseran 19 volumes published
This is a school romantic comedy manga in which a popular high school girl struggles to win over a transfer student who is indifferent to her. The one-shot version published in Weekly Shonen Magazine in 2020 was well received, and was serialized in the same year. Production of the second season of the anime has also been decided.
The main character of the story is Mona Kawai, who is beautiful and popular. While Mona has been flirting with boys as usual in her high school life, Medaka Kuroiwa, who is prohibited from having a relationship with the opposite sex due to the temple's precepts, transfers to her school.
Even when Mona tries to talk to him, he frowns, or rather refuses to talk to him. For the first time in her life, Mona meets someone who doesn't share her charms, and in order to win over Medaka Kuroiwa, she tries all kinds of things, sometimes even a little extreme…
Although it is a classic romantic comedy, it has unpredictable developments and delicate facial expressions. I look forward to seeing the interaction between the two and the gradual change in their relationship. Recommended for those who like sweet romantic comedies with attractive human relationships and characters.
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cuckoo's bride
Kodansha Author: Miki Yoshikawa 26 volumes published
This is a “life-crossing romantic comedy'' manga that depicts the daily lives and love affairs of a man and woman, starting with a baby mix-up. It has been serialized in “Weekly Shonen Magazine” since 2020. This is a new popular work by Miki Yoshikawa, who was a big hit with “Yankee-kun and Megane-chan'' and “Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches.'' It will be made into an anime in 2022, and the second season is scheduled to air in 2025.
Nagi Umino was confused at the hospital when she was a baby, and is now a second-year student at Megurogawa Gakuen High School, a prestigious private school. A month has passed since I discovered that I was a “mistaken child'', and my parents arranged for me to meet with my birth parents.
On his way to meet his real parents, he encounters Erika Amano, a high school girl who is about to meet her fiancée. Because she really doesn't want to get married, she forcibly asks Nagi to pretend to be her boyfriend. However, at that time, the two had no way of knowing that they had mistaken each other's children and that Nagi was Erika's fiancée…
In addition to Erika, the three heroines, including Nagi's classmate Hiro Segawa and Nagi's younger sister Sachi, will keep you excited as you read along with their relationships with Nagi. It is also attractive that the psychological depiction is solid. Recommended for those who are interested in classic romantic comedies about people living together.
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Goddess Cafe Terrace
Kodansha Author: Koji Seo 19 volumes published
A romantic comedy manga depicting the life and management of five girls who work at a cafe terrace in a seaside town and the main character, a boy. This is a story about six people rebuilding the management of a cafe.
Koji Seo, creator of masterpieces such as “Ryofu'', “Kimachi'', and “Fuka'', has been serializing in “Weekly Shonen Magazine'' since 2021. The second season of the anime will be broadcast in 2024.
The main character, Jun Kasukabe, is a talented student who was accepted into the University of Tokyo. After hearing the news of the death of his grandmother, with whom he had been fighting, he returns to his old family home by the sea, Cafe Terrace Familia, for the first time in three years. Then, five strange girls live there, all calling themselves “Grandma's family''…
The cute heroines have a variety of personalities, such as serious, sociable, and cool. The highlight will be which heroine Hayabusa falls in love with. Recommended for those who like harem stuff.
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The crazy thing in my heart
Akita Shoten Author: Norio Sakurai 11 volumes published
This is a “super sweet youth'' romantic comedy manga about a negative boy and a positive beautiful girl that has become a hot topic on SNS. This manga is amazing! It has been ranked in the men's edition for two years in a row, and won first place in the web manga category of the upcoming Manga Awards 2020 and the TSUTAYA Comic Awards chosen by everyone. The second season of the anime will be broadcast in 2024, and a theatrical version has also been decided, making it a work with great momentum.
Kyotaro Ichikawa, who is currently in the middle of his junior high school life and is a negative character, can't help but hate positive characters. He was gloating as he fantasized about killing Anna Yamada, a beautiful girl at the top of the school caste.
However, as he observes her, he realizes that Anna is different from the “positive person who looks down on the bottom'' that Kyotaro thought…
The heart-warming, sweet and sad story has touched the hearts of many readers. As you read on, you will be excited to see how the two suddenly become closer, and how they gradually become attracted to each other. Recommended for those who want to take a look at cute love scenes that will make your heart flutter.
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The matchmaking of the Kangami family
Kodansha Author: Marcy Naito 19 volumes published
A “mysterious science fiction'' romantic comedy manga depicting the cohabitation life of a student taking entrance exams and three shrine maiden sisters who live at a shrine in Kyoto. The one-shot work published in 2020 received an unusually large response for a new manga artist, and was serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine from 2021. It will be made into an anime in 2024.
Uryu Kamisu, a high school student who grew up in an orphanage, is aiming to enter the medical school at Kyoto University. He was taken in by the chief priest of Kanjin Shrine and decided to live there.
Uryu thought all he needed was an environment where he could study for entrance exams, but it turns out that the condition for freeloading is that he must inherit the shrine as an adopted son-in-law. Furthermore, the three shrine maiden sisters who live together have been designated as marriage partners…
It has been gaining acclaim for the fact that it clearly conveys the charm of the heroines, Yashige, Yuna, and Asahime, as well as the fact that you can feel the passion that Uryu has in her heart and want to root for her. Recommended for those who are interested in romantic comedies that are attracting attention in Weekly Shonen Magazine.
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Arya-san, my neighbor, sometimes blurts out in Russian.
Kodansha Original work: Sansan SUN Manga: Saho Tenamachi 9 volumes already published
A romantic comedy manga depicting the daily life of a beautiful girl who usually abuses the main character, but sometimes reveals her sweet feelings in Russian. The original work is a light novel by Sansan SUN published by “Let's Become a Novelist''. It was made into a manga in “Magazine Pocket'' with beautiful illustrations by Saho Tenamachi. The production of the second season of the anime has been announced, and it has received a great response.
Alisa Mikhailovna Kujo, also known as “Arya-san,'' is a beautiful, silver-haired transfer student who excels in academics and is extremely athletic. She is admired by everyone in the school, has a strong attitude towards everyone, and exudes an atmosphere that makes it hard to approach.
For some reason, the main character, Masachika Kuze, who has otaku hobbies and is unmotivated, calls Arya by her only pet name. My girlfriend is very aggressive with me, and sometimes abuses me in Russian. However, contrary to her words and actions that she is “abusing”, she is actually muttering sweet words that only Masachika, who can understand Russian, can understand…
The balance between gags and seriousness is exquisite, and the characters' emotions are carefully depicted. The story revolves around a beautiful girl who is awkward with people and a protagonist who is good at negotiating relationships, and it's full of heart-pounding moments. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a Gap Moe romantic comedy that will make you grin.
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Akira Momose's first love is failing.
Shogakukan Author: Shinta Harukawa 3 volumes published
This is a cute and inconsistent romantic comedy manga about two innocent protagonists in a rural town. The work has been serialized in “Weekly Shonen Sunday” since 2024 and has become a hot topic mainly on SNS. This is a pure love story written by Shinta Harukawa, an up-and-coming manga artist with a cumulative number of copies published.
Akira Momose, a classmate from elementary school, returns to Soumi-cho, a small town with a population of 5,000 people, where the main character, Hajime Kugayama, lives. Although he had never spoken to her since elementary school, he was excited to be reunited with the girl he had admired.
On the other hand, Akira has had feelings for Hajime for many years, and has come back with a careful plan in order to be together with him. However, due to Akira's clumsy personality and Hajime's insensitivity and tendency to get ahead of himself, he ends up running around in vain…
The tantalizing yet heart-pounding story of a clumsy girl, an insensitive boy, and a series of misunderstandings and misunderstandings. This is a pure love story that will warm your heart as you watch the progress of their love. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a bright, sweet and sour life-sized romantic comedy about youth.
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Two people smoking behind the supermarket
Square Enix Author: Jishu 6 volumes published
A romantic comedy manga in which a middle-aged company employee and a supermarket clerk interact while smoking cigarettes in the back of a supermarket. The post on X (formerly Twitter) attracted a lot of attention and was serialized in Monthly Big Gangan. It won first place in the Web Manga category of the upcoming Manga Awards 2022 and in the Recommended Comics 2023 selected by the publisher's comic staff. It has also been nominated for the Manga Taisho 2023.
Sasaki is tired from work every day. His secret comforts are the cigarettes he smokes on a daily basis and the smile of Mr. Yamada, the supermarket clerk he frequents.
One night, Sasaki, tired from work, heads to the supermarket in search of Yamada-san's smile, but she isn't there and he doesn't have a place to smoke, so he's depressed. The person who called out to him and said, “You can smoke here,'' was an eccentric-looking woman named “Tayama.''
Many readers find this work soothing, with the perfect sense of distance between Tayama and Sasaki, and the leisurely time spent in the smoking area. Recommended for those who like loose romantic comedies and working adults.
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When I went to a group date, there was no woman there.
Square Enix Author: Nana Aokawa 9 volumes published
A new type of romantic comedy manga based on “Boy Meets Crossdressing Girl.'' The story depicts a relationship that begins when three handsome girls dressed as men meet up on a three-on-three blind date. It is a popular work that has become a hot topic on SNS and will be made into a drama in 2022.
Tokiwa, a university student, is invited to a group date by Suou, a girl from his same seminar. I arrived at the meeting place, an izakaya, with two friends in tow, my heart pounding. However, there are 3 good-looking guys there, and a group date with 6 men and 0 women begins…
It's packed with fun, such as the fact that the girls dressed as men are cool and cute, and the reactions of the men and the interactions that have a good tempo. This is a recommended work for those who want to experience romantic comedies with unusual topics.
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Tonikaku cute
Shogakukan Author: Kenjiro Hata 31 volumes published
A romantic comedy manga about a married couple that begins with their marriage to a cute bride. “Like Hayate! This is a new popular work by Kenjiro Hata, who was a big hit with “. It has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday since 2018, and the second season of the anime will be broadcast in 2023.
Yuzaki Hoshizora (Nasa) is a third year junior high school boy who is good at studying but is a little out of place. One day before his high school entrance exams, Nasa falls in love at first sight with a mysterious beautiful girl, Tsukasa. When I confessed my feelings to her, she replied, “I'll go out with you if you marry me.''
Three years later, Tsukasa suddenly appears at Nasa's house when she turns 18. And so begins his newlywed life with his mysterious yet cute wife…
Many readers are captivated by the cute and cute way the cool and mysterious Tsukasa shyly responds to Nasa's expressions of affection. This work is recommended for those who want to take a peek into the lovey-dovey life of newlyweds.
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100 girlfriends who love you very much
Shueisha Original work: Rikito Nakamura Illustration: Yukiko Nozawa 21 volumes already published
This is a romantic comedy manga depicting the life of a harem school in “DEAD OR LOVE” where everyone is a heroine. It has been serialized in “Weekly Young Jump” and “Shonen Jump +” since 2020. It won second place in the comics category of the upcoming Manga Awards 2024, and a second season of the anime is scheduled to air in 2025.
Rentaro Aijo experienced heartbreak 100 times in junior high school. When he was praying at a shrine to find a girlfriend and live a happy school life in high school, the “God of Love'' suddenly appears in front of him.
God told Koitaro that there are 100 people he is destined to meet in high school. However, those who meet their soul mate are told that if they do not fall in love with their soul mate and find happiness, they will suffer misfortune and die. 100 destined people await him. What will happen to him and his “100 girlfriends”?
This work is full of charm, such as an unusual setting where there is no “loser heroine”, interesting gag scenes, and cute yet quirky and unique girls. Recommended for those who want to read a harmonious and unusual harem story.
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wedding ring story
Square Enix Author: Meibii 15 volumes published
A romantic comedy manga that begins with an ordinary high school student marrying his childhood friend in another world and becoming a legendary hero. It has been serialized in Monthly Big Gangan since 2014. It will also be made into an anime in 2024.
Sato, an ordinary high school student, is in love with his childhood friend Nonaka Hime. One day, when Sato was about to confess his love to her, she suddenly told him that he had to move far away from her.
Unable to give up on Hime, he pursues her and ends up in another world. Hime was one of the five “Ring Princesses'' in another world. By marrying Hime, Sato will become the legendary hero “King of the Ring.'' However, in order to fend off the threat that approaches the world, he must marry five princesses…
A work that draws attention to the story's magnificent worldview, the charming characters of the princesses, and the fate of the love story between Hime and Sato. Recommended for those who are interested in thrilling harem stories and fantasy romantic comedies.
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2.5 dimensional temptation
Shueisha Author: Yu Hashimoto 23 volumes published
A romantic comedy filled with love, battle, and youth, touted as the “most jumpy cosplay manga.'' It is a popular work that has been serialized in “Shonen Jump +” since 2020 and will be made into an anime in 2024.
The main character is Masamune Okumura, head of the Manga Research Department, who has no interest in real women and loves the two-dimensional character Liliel. One day, a junior named Lilisa Amano comes to the manga research club and says she wants to become Liliel.
At her request, he participates in a cosplay photo shoot, but what appears in front of Okumura's eyes is Liliel, who looks just like the real thing…
Although it has cute designs and sexy elements, you can feel the passion and thoughts of the cosplayers, and see them grow while overcoming hardships, giving you a taste of Jump Manga. Recommended for those who want to read a traditional hot romantic comedy manga.
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Mr. Sato who handles salt is sweet only to me @comic
Shogakukan Original work: Kazami Saruwatari Manga: Kaya Tetsuzan 9 volumes already published
This is a sweet youth romantic comedy manga about unrequited love that is billed as having “120% respectability and sugar content.'' It is based on the popular light novel published by Gagaga Bunko, and has been serialized in the manga apps Manga One and Ura Sunday since 2020. Many voice comic videos have been released and continue to attract attention, and the series has sold over 1 million copies in total.
Koharu Sato, who is in the same class as the main character Souta Oshio, is called “Mr. Sato, the salt-loving person.'' Although he has a well-groomed appearance, he treats everyone, young and old, with a cold attitude.
One day, Souta finds Mr. Sato persistently entangled with several men at his parents' cafe where he works. After helping her, he becomes close to her, and learns about a surprising side of her…
Mr. Sato, who usually has scary eyes and a cool demeanor, approaches Souta in a sweet and clumsy way, as the title suggests, and the gap between him and her is endearing to readers. Recommended for those who like pure romantic comedies that are both frustrating and thrilling.
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Toradora!
KADOKAWA Original work: Yuyuko Takemiya Illustration: Screaming 11 volumes published
A school romantic comedy manga depicting the love story between a kind-hearted but bad-looking high school boy and a cute-looking but ferocious female high school student. This is a comic adaptation of the popular light novel with the same title. It has also been made into an anime, and the original story is completed in 10 volumes.
Ryuji Takasu is a normal second year high school student, except for his bad eyesight. He meets his classmate, Taiga Osaka, who is known as the “hand-riding tiger” and has a ferocious and ferocious personality despite his small size. One day, Ryuji finds out about her “secret” that he shouldn't know…
It is characterized by its vivid portrayal of the typical youth of high school students, making you laugh, cry, and heart-wrenching. The emotions of the unique characters are well depicted. Recommended for those who want to read a sparkling romantic comedy manga that gives you a taste of colorful youth.
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A clumsy senior.
Square Enix Author: Makoto Kudo 9 volumes published
A romantic comedy manga about a clumsy older boss and a new employee. A work that has received over 2.5 million likes on X (formerly Twitter) has been serialized in Young Gangan. It is scheduled to be made into an anime in 2025, and it is attracting a lot of attention.
Although he can do his job, Kannawa senior is said to be “tough, scary, and tough'' within the company. He actually has a kind heart, but due to his clumsiness, he has trouble socializing with others and tends to be harsh in his tone. She was appointed to be in charge of training Kamegawa, a new employee who joined the company this year…
Kannawa-senpai's tsundere demeanor and shy expression are cute, and the interaction between her and the kind and sociable Kamegawa makes you feel warm. The point is that each episode is basically one complete episode, so it's easy to read quickly. This is a popular work recommended for those who like office romances.
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Reality also lies sometimes
KADOKAWA Author: Niichi 6 volumes published
A “high-tension'' romantic comedy manga about two people who met through an online game and are more than friends but less than lovers. It was posted on X (formerly Twitter) and attracted attention mainly on SNS.
Kaoru Terasaki, a boy who loves games, actually meets a man he met through his hobby of playing online games. Because I used a female character, I was worried that people would mistake me for a girl, but it turned out to be a cute girl, Nanami, who came to the meeting place…
The story that unfolds when Kaoru decides to cross-dress due to certain circumstances is interesting and has captured the hearts of many readers. The interesting interactions between Kaoru and Nanami are also appealing. This is a recommended work that will make you excited and excited about the love story between the two.
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I fell in love with science, so I tried to prove it.
Flex Comics Author: Arifred Yamamoto 18 volumes published
An “experimental romantic comedy'' manga in which a man and a woman in the sciences take on unknown research to prove their love for each other. It has been serialized on the web manga site “COMIC Meteor” since 2016. This is a popular work that has been developed into a series of mixed media works including animation, drama, live-action film, and stage play.
Ayame Himuro, a talented first-year graduate student at Saitama University, a national university said to be the best science graduate school, confesses her love to Shinya Yukimura, who works in the same lab.
However, the two of them can't be satisfied unless they theoretically prove and define that they love each other. They begin an experiment to prove the definition of “love” by involving the members of the laboratory, but…
The unique members strive to prove their love through dating experiments, elucidating the components of “like,” heart rate measurement experiments, and more. Interesting gags, exaggerated “science jokes,” and other characters' love stories are also highlights. This is a highly recommended work that is both funny and heart-pounding and fun to read.
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Ice attribute boy and cool coworker girl
Square Enix Author: Miyuki Tonogaya 10 volumes published
This is a “work fantasy'' romantic comedy manga about Himuro-kun, a descendant of the Yuki-onna, and Fuyutsuki-san, a female co-worker who is seen as cool by those around him. In 2018, Miyuki Tonogaya's work announced on X (formerly Twitter) became a hot topic and was serialized on Gangan pixiv. It will also be made into an anime in 2023.
Because Himuro-kun is a descendant of a snow woman, he is a new member of society who causes a blizzard and freezes those around him when his emotions overflow. Although he tends to appear cool at first glance, he is secretly in love with his unique and kind colleague, Fuyutsuki.
Himuro's love for Fuyutsuki blows like a blizzard in his heart. On the other hand, she is extremely insensitive to her own emotions…
The love story between these two, who are clumsy when it comes to love and have a hard time getting closer, is both frustrating and thrilling. In addition to Himuro-kun, it is also attractive that unique characters such as the descendants of monsters appear. This is a work recommended for those who like heartwarming everyday stories and pure romance.
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More than a couple, less than a lover.
KADOKAWA Author: Yuki Kanamaru 13 volumes published
A romantic comedy manga about a pseudo-couple between a gal and a high school boy. It is a popular work currently being serialized in “Young Ace” and will be made into an anime in 2022, but it is currently on a long hiatus.
The story takes place at a high school where there is a tradition called “couple training,'' in which pairs of boys and girls chosen by the school live together as pseudo-couples in a training apartment.
Jiro Yakuin, an unrealistic otaku boy, is paired up with Hoshi Watanabe, a beautiful gal with whom he was never supposed to be involved, and they end up living together. The two reluctantly try to act like a married couple in order to gain the right to pair up with each other's loved ones, but…
This is a work that delicately depicts the subtleties of emotions, such as Jiro and Hoshi's troubles during their marital training, and the sadness of unrequited love. Recommended for those who want to read a romantic comedy about people living together with a cute heroine.
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Shave your beard. Then he picks up a high school girl.
KADOKAWA Original work: Shimesaba Manga: Maru Adachi 13 volumes published
A romantic comedy manga about a 20-something office worker and a high school girl who has run away from home. A comic version of the novel that was serialized in “Kakuyomu” and became a hot topic. It will also be made into an anime in 2021.
Yoshida, a 26-year-old office worker, was dumped by his boss, Aiiri Goto, who he had been in love with for five years since joining the company. Then, on his way home after a night of drinking, he encounters Sayu, a high school girl sitting on the street. She asks him to stay the night, and the two of them start living together…
This is a heartwarming work that depicts the daily lives of two people, their heart-warming interactions, and how they live their lives in their own way.It is both heart-warming and thought-provoking. Recommended for those who want to read a heart-warming romantic comedy.
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Nagi's free time
Akita Shoten Author: Misato Konari 11 volumes published
A romantic comedy manga depicting the daily life and love life of a 28-year-old woman who resets her life with just 1 million yen. It has been serialized in “Elegance Eve” since 2016, and the 2019 drama starring Haru Kuroki, Issei Takahashi, and Tomoya Nakamura also gained popularity. It has won various awards, including the Shogakukan Manga Award in the girls' category in 2020.
Nagi Oshima, a 28-year-old girl, always reads the atmosphere of the place too much and spends her days wondering, “I wonder what's going on.'' As a result of trying too hard to accommodate others, one day he collapses from hyperventilation.
After that, Nagi quit her job, moved, and ran away from her boyfriend. I stopped using social media, canceled my cell phone contract, and was trying to live a free life without being tied down by anyone…
There was a lot of sympathy and support for Nagi's struggle to change her personality, which is that she reads the atmosphere too much. This work also draws attention to the fate of the love triangle between Nagi, her ex-lover Shinji, and Nagi's apartment neighbor Gon. Recommended for working adults and those who want to read romantic comedies with a high degree of empathy.
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Yawa man and Katako
Shodensha Author: Ayumi Nagata 10 volumes published
A romantic comedy manga for adults about a high-spec “beautiful man” and a “complicated mourner” who meet at a group date and struggle to overcome their complexes. It has been serialized in “FEEL YOUNG” since 2017, and was made into a drama in 2023 starring Shohei Miura and Rena Matsui.
Fujiko Katagiri is a mourning woman who lacks self-confidence and is self-conscious because she has no love experience. She thinks she has a complex about being tall, and compares herself to her cute female friend Kumi, so she doesn't recognize herself as a “woman.''
One day, she meets Mutsuo Koyanagi, the ideal high-spec guy, at a group date. However, he was a nosy guy with a poisonous tongue. In order to take responsibility for making Fujiko cry, Koyanagi comes up with a production plan to transform Fujiko into a popular woman…
Many readers are encouraged by the way Fujiko works hard to change her subservient self while receiving advice from Koyanagi, gradually improving her appearance and inner self. Recommended for those who want to read a highly empathetic Cinderella story that carefully depicts the process of change.
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Fat, love and mistakes!
J Publishing Author: Mamakari 70 volumes published
A romantic comedy manga that depicts how the main character, who had a complex, gets into an accident, becomes a positive person, and his daily life changes. Comic Seymour has exceeded 90 million downloads. It is a popular work that will be made into a drama in 2022 starring Kanade, the heroine of 3 o'clock, and has also been decided to be made into an anime.
One day, Yumeko Koda, who has a complex about herself, gets into a serious accident. Although she somehow survived, she had completely changed as a person. People around her can't hide their surprise and bewilderment at her 180-degree change from before, such as her positive personality and self-praising herself as “super cute.''
Furthermore, Yumeko has lost her previous memories. On the day she returns to work, she passes by a park and spots a man, Keisuke Yuki, who seems to be suffering. He was the person who secretly filmed Yumeko before she lost her memories…
Many readers are encouraged by Yumeko's extremely positive lines. It makes me think about how just one way of thinking can lead to a wonderful life every day. Recommended for those who are looking for a romantic comedy manga that is fun and uplifting.
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Kaguya-sama Wants to Confess ~A love brain battle between geniuses~
Shueisha Author: Akasaka Aka Completed in 28 volumes
This is a romantic comedy manga with a new type of “battle of brains” in which a high school boy and a girl who are supposed to be in love with each other try to get the other to confess their feelings. It has been serialized in “Special Edition Miracle Jump'' and “Weekly Young Jump'' since 2015, and will be completed in 2022. It is a huge hit that has sold over 22 million copies worldwide. Mixed media works such as anime and live-action films also gained popularity.
Shuchiin Academy is full of talented students with good family backgrounds and good personalities who have a promising future. Kaguya Shinomiya, the vice president of the student council, and Miyuki Shirogane, the president, are supposed to be attracted to each other, but half a year has passed without anything happening.
Two people who have excellent grades, high pride, and cannot be honest. Troublesomely, you end up thinking only about “how to get the other person to confess''. And in order to make the other fall in love with them, they do everything in their power to make the other fall in love with them…
It's mostly about gags, but there are occasional serious parts, and it's a work that will make you cry. The relationship between the student council members, who watch over the two's romantic relationship while disturbing it, also softens. Recommended for those who want to read popular and interesting romantic comedy manga.
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Takagi-san is good at teasing
Shogakukan Author: Soichiro Yamamoto Completed in 20 volumes
A romantic comedy manga set in junior high school that depicts the daily life of the main character, Nishikata, and Mr. Takagi, who teases him. It is said to be the forerunner and representative of the popular manga genre “◯◯san-kei''.
It is being serialized in “Gessan” and won the Shogakukan Manga Award in the boys category in 2021. The anime was produced up to three seasons, and the movie version was also a huge hit. It has also been announced that it will be made into a live-action movie, which is creating a lot of buzz.
At a certain junior high school, Nishikata is being teased by Mr. Takagi who is sitting next to him. Every day, I struggle to tease her back, but it never seems to work. These two people will engage in a youthful battle of “teasing'' with all their might.
Nishikata's upset reaction to Takagi-san's teasing is interesting, while the occasional glimpses of Takagi-san's love are shocking in this masterpiece. Recommended for those who want to read a “mushy'' youth romantic comedy that will give you a taste of nostalgia from your middle school days.
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Love is difficult for otaku
Ichijinsha Author: Fujita All 11 volumes completed
This is a romantic comedy manga depicting a love story between a secretly fujoshi office lady and a serious game otaku. It has the highest number of bookmarks on pixiv as an original manga work. This manga is amazing! In 2016, it won first place in the female version. Media mix works such as anime and live-action movies have also been developed, and the cumulative circulation has exceeded 12 million copies.
Narumi Momose, a hidden rotten office lady, reunites with Hirotaka Nito, her classmate from middle school, at the company she is changing jobs to. He was good-looking and talented, and was a serious game geek. Although Narumi loves manga and anime, he hides his true nature at work because he is afraid of being seen as an otabare.
After work, Hirotaka and Narumi have a lively “otaku talk” at an izakaya bar. They start dating, but it's difficult for the two clumsy otakus to have a serious relationship…
The way these two people who can't be honest use otaku terminology to hide their embarrassment and express their love in a vague manner makes me excited. It also captured the hearts of readers who follow what they like. Recommended for those who want to read a popular romantic comedy of the new generation that is highly relatable.
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The Quintessential Quintuplets
Kodansha Author: Negi Haruba Completed in 14 volumes
A romantic comedy manga with 500% cuteness that depicts the love story between beautiful quintuplets and the main character who becomes their tutor.
It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine from 2017 to 2020. There are also many mixed media works such as anime, movies, and games. The cumulative circulation has exceeded 16 million copies.
Fuutarou Uesugi is a second year high school student who lives in poverty. One day, his father offers him a job as a private tutor with favorable conditions. However, it turns out that the students are classmates and are also quintuplets. All of them were beautiful girls, but they were problem children who were on the verge of failing school and hated studying. Will Fuutarou be able to lead the girls to graduation?
The unique and cute heroine is attractive with five people and five colors. The highlight is how Fuutarou and the quintuplets, who are at odds with each other at first, gradually build a relationship, and who they end up with. Recommended for those who want to read exciting harem stories.
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Urusei Yatsura Shogakukan Bunko
Shogakukan Author: Rumiko Takahashi Completed in 18 volumes
A bizarre science fiction romantic comedy manga about the haphazard duo of the main character, Ataru Morohoshi, and Ram, a demon girl. Rumiko Takahashi's debut work, serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday from 1978 to 1987, became a big hit. It has been made into an anime, a movie, and a game, and in 2022, a new anime will be broadcast for the first time in about 36 years, and it continues to be loved even today.
Ataru is a soft-spoken high school student with an unusually violent personality. With the fate of the Earth at stake, he decides to play a game of tag with Ram, a demon girl who has come to invade the Earth. Ataru is inspired when his childhood friend Shinobu Miyake tells him, “If you win, I'll marry you.''
Then, as it turned out, it was mistakenly thought that he had proposed to Ram, and Ram accepted, resulting in victory. However, this time Ram calls Ataru “darling” and a game of tag begins where they chase him around…
Ram's unique endings, character, cuteness, single-mindedness, and many other charms captured the hearts of readers. If you are interested in romantic comedy manga, this is a recommended masterpiece that you should read.
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You and I are complete opposites
Shueisha Author: Agazawa Tea All 8 volumes complete
A “life-sized romantic comedy'' manga depicting the daily lives of two high school students, a girl who is always energetic and flashy and a boy who is quiet. The one-shot work received a great response and will be serialized and completed in “Shonen Jump +” from 2022 to 2024. This manga is amazing, winning 2nd place in the web manga category of the upcoming Manga Awards 2022! Achieved 9th place in the 2023 men's edition. It has also been decided that it will be made into an anime in 2026.
Suzuki is full of energy and surrounded by friends. However, I was paying attention to what others saw and reading the atmosphere, and I sometimes got tired. She has a crush on Tani, who is quiet but speaks his opinion clearly.
Suzuki is worried about what others think of him, so she doesn't interact with him normally, and she always ends up having fun with him. One day, as I was about to go home alone after school, I ran into Tani-kun, so I mustered up the courage to ask him to come home with me…
Although they are complete opposites, it is impressive to see Suzuki and Tani deepen their relationship by facing each other and communicating with each other. Another point of the story is that a variety of characters appear who are complete opposites of each other. This is a highly recommended work that lets you experience the excitement of youth itself.
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Kubo won't forgive me
Shueisha Author: Nene Yukimori Completed in 12 volumes
A sweet romantic comedy manga that is “two steps short of a romantic comedy'' between an adolescent female heroine and a mob boy. It was serialized and completed in “Weekly Young Jump” from 2019 to 2023. It has also been made into an anime.
Junta Shiraishi, a first-year high school student, is a “mob boy'' with zero presence, such as not being noticed even when he is next to him, and even though he is in a group photo, his face is composited as an absentee. However, one of his classmates, Kubo-san, a heroine-class beauty, notices Junta and comes over to pick on Junta.
The two are still a little too young to call their feelings “love,'' and the charm is that you can feel the youthfulness unique to students in their pure interactions. Recommended for those who want to read cute and heartwarming works.
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New edition Oh Goddess
Kodansha Author: Kosuke Fujishima Completed in 24 volumes
A fantastic romantic comedy manga about an ordinary college student and a beautiful goddess. This masterpiece was serialized in Monthly Afternoon from 1988 to 2014, and won the Kodansha Manga Award in the general category in 2009. Many mixed media works such as anime and games were also developed.
One day, Keiichi Morisato, a student at Nekojitsu University of Technology, dials the wrong number to the Helping Goddess Office. Then, a goddess named Belldandy suddenly appeared in his dormitory.
She says she can make any wish come true. Keiichi's request, “I want a goddess like you to stay by my side forever,'' is accepted, and they start living together with Belldandy and her sisters, Urd and Skuld…
It depicts the friendship and love between Keiichi, the goddess, and the people surrounding them. The highlight is not only the fate of the love between Keiichi and the goddesses, but also the way he grows up. Recommended for those who are interested in the masterpiece of fantasy romantic comedy “Ochimono”.
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Maison Ikkoku New Edition
Shogakukan Author: Rumiko Takahashi Completed in 15 volumes
A romantic comedy manga that represents the 1980s. One of Rumiko Takahashi's masterpieces, which has been hailed as a “momentum in romantic comedy.'' Set in the old apartment complex “Ikkokukan,'' the story depicts the daily lives of Kyoko Otonashi, the widowed manager, and Yusaku Godai, a resident university student.
It was serialized in Big Comic Spirits from 1980 to 1987, at the same time as Urusei Yatsura. Many mixed media works such as anime, movies, and OVAs have also been produced.
Godai is living a sad ronin life at Ikkokukan. She is unable to study because she is disturbed by Yotsuya, an unidentified man who lives in Room 4, Akemi, a woman in a nightgown who lives in Room 6, and Ichinose, a housewife who is a heavy drinker. When he was about to go to the manager's office, unable to endure the poor living conditions, a new and extremely beautiful manager appeared in front of him…
The appeal is that you can enjoy it from various perspectives, such as the group drama inside the apartment and the love triangle. At first, there are a lot of gag elements, but there are also serious developments, including the story of Kyoko's late husband. Recommended for those who want to experience a masterpiece that will make you laugh and cry.
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Horimiya
Square Enix Original work: HERO Illustration: Daisuke Hagiwara Completed in 17 volumes
This is a school romantic comedy manga depicting the sweet and sad love story between Hori, the most popular girl in her class, and Miyamura, the most popular boy. HERO's popular web manga “Hori-san and Miyamura-kun” has been made into a comic with a new structure and illustration. It has been made into a live-action movie and an anime, and is a popular work with a cumulative circulation of over 7 million copies.
Kyoko Hori, who is flashy and popular in her class, is a homely high school girl who does housework and takes care of her younger brother instead of taking a detour on the way home from school in place of her parents, who both work. One day, a strange boy who looked like a band member came to take his injured younger brother, Sota, home.
While we were talking, he called me “Hori-san,'' and when I listened closely, I discovered that he was actually Isumi Miyamura, a plain and lazy classmate at school.
This is a thrilling work that shows Hori-san and Miyamura-kun deepening their relationship as they share secrets about themselves and their inner lives that only the other person can see. It is touted as a “super slightly carbonated” drink, and is recommended for those who want to read a refreshing, sweet and sour youth story.
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We are all Kawaisou
Shonen Gahosha Author: Ruri Miyahara All 11 volumes completed
A romantic comedy manga depicting high school boy Kazunari Usa's daily life with the unique residents of the Kawaisou boarding house. It was serialized in “Young King Hours” from 2010 to 2018 and has concluded. It became so popular that it was even made into an anime and events were held.
Usa-kun has started living alone due to his parent's transfer. He ends up living in a lodging house called Kawaisou, which is a rarity these days, but is filled with eccentrics and perverts. However, Ritsu Kawai, the senior he admires, also lives there, and Usa dreams of having a fun high school life, but…
Although it has the elements of a typical romantic comedy, where Usa-kun lives under the same roof as his senior, it is also interesting to see Usa-kun being at the mercy of unfortunate residents such as a drunkard and a black-hearted raptor female college student. Recommended for those who want to read works with strong gag elements that depict lively and fun everyday life.
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Don't mess with me, Nagatoro-san.
Kodansha Author: Nanashi All 20 volumes completed
This is a slightly distorted romantic comedy manga depicting the daily life of a timid senior and a “sad'' junior. The work that gained popularity on “pixiv” was serialized in “Magazine Pocket” in 2017. The anime was produced until the second season.
One day, after school, Naoto Hachioji was studying in the library, where he sometimes stops by. Then, the self-made manga that was in his bag was seen by the type of flashy girls he didn't like.
The girls made fun of Naoto, but there was one girl who read the manga seriously, became interested in him, and approached him. Her name is Nagatoro Hayase. Naoto can't help but feel excited, but then he receives persistent tsukkomi from his girlfriend about the manga…
Many readers couldn't help but grin at the way Nagatoro-san, who was a bit too harsh with Nagatoro, gradually began to reveal his feelings for Naoto. Recommended for those who like tsundere and teasing romantic comedies.
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Still, the steps come closer
Kodansha Author: Soichiro Yamamoto Completed in 17 volumes
A “shogi romantic comedy'' manga by a shogi beginner and a self-proclaimed shogi club manager. This is the work of Souichiro Yamamoto, who gained popularity with “Teasing Master Takagi-san'' and is said to be the “standard-bearer of the next generation of romantic comedies.''
It has been serialized in “Weekly Shonen Magazine” since 2019, won 3rd place in the comics category of the upcoming Manga Awards 2020, and will conclude in 2023. It will also be made into an anime in 2022.
Ayumu Tanaka, a novice shogi player, vowed to confess his love to Yaotome Urushi, the head of the shogi club, if he could beat her at shogi, but his skills are nowhere near as good. On the other hand, Urushi might be “stuck” in another sense due to Ayumu's aggressive attitude…
There are two members of the shogi club, and the games are played out on and off the board every day. It is also interesting to see the relationship between the two gradually develop through various events such as the school festival, sports day, and New Year's visit. This is a recommended romantic comedy manga with an interesting story about how people say “I love you”.
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Masamune-kun's Revenge
Ichijinsha Original work: Hazuki Takeoka Manga: Tiv All 13 volumes completed
A school romantic comedy manga in which the main character, who used to be overweight and dull, transforms into a handsome man and strives to take revenge on the person who snubbed him. It was serialized and completed in “Monthly ComicREX” from 2012 to 2018. The anime continues to be popular, with a second season being produced four years after its conclusion.
Eight years ago, Masamune Makabe, who was overweight and dull, was dumped by Aihime Adagaki, who was known as the “cruel princess” and called him a “pig's foot.” After that, Masamune lost a lot of weight, changed his last name, transformed into a handsome man, and returned to his old town. Everything was done to get revenge by making her fall in love with him and then dumping her…
There are many readers who are excited by Aihime's tsundere behavior. Another attractive feature is the appearance of girls who are unique and cute, but also have a hidden side. The clear and refreshing illustrations are also well-received, and it is recommended for those who want to read romantic comedies with many heroines.
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Girlfriend is also her girlfriend
Kodansha Author: Hiroyuki Completed in 16 volumes
A “neo-standard romantic comedy'' manga that begins with the main character, who has a girlfriend, being confessed to by another girl. It was made into an anime in 2021 at an unprecedented speed, eight months after it began serialization in Weekly Shonen Magazine, and two seasons have been produced.
Naoya Mukai, a first-year high school student, has recently started dating his childhood friend Saki Saki. One day, when he was enjoying his happiness, he was suddenly confessed to by a beautiful girl, Nagisa Minase. Naoya accepts her passionate feelings and falls in love with Nagisa. And, being the type of person who doesn't lie to himself, he makes an unexpected proposal…
The innovative theme of “two-pronged relationships'' was depicted in a comical way, with fast-paced and amusing interactions between the characters, and Naoya's overly serious personality, which attracted a lot of attention. This is a recommended romantic comedy manga that features an attractive and cute heroine.
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Prickly heat and soap
Kodansha Author: Yamada Kintetsu Completed in 11 volumes
A “super pure love love comedy'' manga about a sweaty office lady and a boy with a smell fetish. It has been serialized in Weekly D Morning since 2018 and will conclude in 2021. It has won various awards, including the Grand Prize of the Manga Award for People Who Want to Read E-Books and was selected as a finalist in the Kodansha Manga Award's General Category. In 2022, it was made into a drama and attracted attention.
Asako Yaeshima, who works at Lilia Drop, a cosmetics and bath products manufacturer popular mainly with women, has a complex about being a heavy sweater. As a child, I was teased as a “sweat child,'' so it became my daily routine to use deodorant products in the bathroom and carefully take care of my odor.
One day, Natori Kotaro from the product development department suddenly smells him and compliments him on his body odor. In order to develop a new soap product, he comes to smell Asako every day…
The interactions between the straightforward and sincere Kotaro and the pure-hearted Asako are adorable, and many readers are thrilled. Recommended for those who want to read a pure and heart-warming romantic comedy manga.
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High Score Girl CONTINUE
Square Enix Author: Rensuke Oshikiri Completed in 10 volumes
A romantic comedy manga themed around games that were popular in the 1990s. This work has the same story as “High Score Girl'', but is a renewed version with a new cover and additions and corrections. The anime has been produced up to two seasons.
Haruo Yaguchi (Haruo) is a 6th grade elementary school student who is unable to study or play sports, but is passionate about games. One day, when Haruo was playing an arcade game, he lost seven games in a row to his opponent.
When I looked around to see what kind of person I was dealing with, I realized that Akira Ohno, who was in the same class as me, was a popular guy who was loved by everyone. Haruo decides to defeat her and kick her out of the arcade, but…
It depicts Haruo being shaken by his love affair with Akira and Koharu Hidaka, who will appear later. It's filled with trivia and tips about games from that time, and its appeal is that it gives you a nostalgic atmosphere. This is a recommended work that will make you feel the sweet and sour feeling of youth.
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Moteki
Kodansha Author: Mitsuro Kubo Completed in 4 volumes
A painful and sad romantic comedy manga about an unpopular herbivorous boy who suddenly becomes popular one day and is at the mercy of various types of women. It was serialized and completed in “Evening” from 2008 to 2010. Dramas and live-action movies starring Mirai Moriyama were also huge hits.
Yukiyo Fujimoto is a herbivorous boy who doesn't have a girlfriend and is bad at love. Then comes the first popular period in his life. This is the story of Yukiyo, who struggles alone to find a chance at love and reuniting with women he passed through in the past, such as Aki, an active beauty who failed to get excited at a rock festival, and Itsuka, who remained friends despite going on a hot spring trip.
The highlight will be whether Yukiyo ends up dating someone. The struggles of Yukiyo and the women are depicted realistically, and many readers sympathize with it. This work is recommended for adults in their 20s and 30s.
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we can't study
Shueisha Author: Taishi Tsutsui Completed in 21 volumes
A romantic comedy manga that begins with the main character taking on the role of tutoring beautiful girls who are geniuses at their school but are weak in subjects. It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2017 to 2020. The anime has been produced up to two seasons.
Shigeyuki Yuiga is a third-year high school student who is aiming for a university recommendation because he is a poor student. As a condition of his “Special VIP Recommendation,'' which exempts him from all university tuition fees, he is assigned by the school principal to be in charge of educating Fumino Furuhashi, a literary genius, and Rizu Ogata, a science genius.
Although the two appear to be perfect, Fumino's aspirations are in the sciences and Rizu's in the humanities, which are the exact opposite of their strengths. Furthermore, their ability in the subjects of their desired fields was in a dismal state…
In addition to Rizu and Fumino, there are five cute heroines: Uruka Takemoto, Asumi Kominami, and Mafuyu Kirisu. You can feel the bright youth of each person working hard towards their goals. This is a work recommended for those who like harem stories or those who want to read school romantic comedies.
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Shikimori is not just cute
Kodansha Author: Keigo Maki All 20 volumes completed
A romantic comedy manga depicting the love story between an unhappy protagonist and a handsome heroine, full of dignity and excitement. It is a popular work that has received over 3 million likes on X (formerly Twitter), and was serialized in Magazine Pocket from 2019 to 2023. It will also be made into an anime in 2022.
Izumi-kun, who has an unfortunate constitution, had a very cute, kind and smiling girlfriend, Shikimori. However, Izumi's actions and words transform her into a “handsome girlfriend''. It depicts the fun daily life of the cute and cool Shikimori, Izumi-kun, and his friends.
The key point is that the touch of Shikimori's drawing changes when he becomes a handsome man, and the gap between him and his usual girlfriend is shocking. He also has a good balance with Izumi-kun, who is a bad boy, and has a charm that makes you want to root for him. This work is recommended for those who want to take a peek into the daily lives of precious couples.
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Mr. Aharen cannot be measured.
Shueisha Author: Mizu Asato All 17 volumes completed
This is a “close-contact'' youth romantic comedy manga depicting the daily life of Raidou-kun and his companion Awa, the “unaccountable'' girl sitting next to him. A popular work that will be serialized in “Shonen Jump +” until 2023 and has been viewed over 120 million times. It will also be made into an anime in 2022.
Raidou-kun felt a distance from Aharen-san, who was sitting next to him and was small and quiet. One day, after Raidou-kun picks up the eraser that she dropped, Aharen-san unexpectedly approaches him… What is her reason for being too far away or too close?
This work is interesting because of the comical interactions between Mr. Aharen and Raidou and how he thinks about Mr. Aharen. Recommended for those who want to read a heartwarming youth story.
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Nisekoi
Shueisha Author: Naoshi Komi Completed in 25 volumes
A school romantic comedy manga about a high school boy and girl who are forced to play fake lovers due to family circumstances. It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2011 to 2016. It has been made into an anime and a live-action film, and has become a huge hit, selling over 12 million copies in total.
Although he is the only son of the head of the yakuza group Shueigumi, Raku Ichijo is an ordinary high school student. One day, a beautiful girl named Chitoge Kirisaki, a transfer student from America, appears in front of him.
Her and Raku have the worst chemistry in every way. However, in order to prevent an all-out war between the Shueigumi and the gang, Raku's father orders him to become a lover with Chitoge for three years…
Chitoge's tsundere demeanor is cute, and the many heroines that appear are all vividly drawn. Recommended for those who want to read a classic slapstick romantic comedy.
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The world only God knows
Shogakukan Author: Tamiki Wakagi Completed in 26 volumes
A romantic comedy manga about a high school boy who is a master of gal games and tries to win over girls in the real world. One-shot “Koi Shite!” ? God! ! ” was serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday from 2008 to 2014. This is a popular work that includes a variety of mixed media works such as games and anime.
Keima Katsuragi is a high school student who is known as the “Otakugami” among gamers and the “Otamegane” in the real world. One day, my classmate Ayumi Takahara pushed me to check my in-game email while I was cleaning the roof of the school building.
Then, he receives a provocative email saying, “There's a woman I want you to conquer.'' Out of pride as a “falling god”, I immediately press the reply button, and a mysterious girl, Elsie, comes descending from the sky…
The world is similar to a love simulation game, and you can enjoy romance with heroines with various personalities. Recommended for those who want to read a fantasy school romantic comedy with many heroines.
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To LOVE Ruuu To Love Ruuu
Shueisha Author: Kentaro Yabuki Completed in 18 volumes
A slapstick romantic comedy manga set in a high school and centered around the main character, Rito Yuki, and Lala, the princess of Devil Luke. It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2006 to 2009, and became a monumental romantic comedy manga for boys in the 2000s.
It has also been made into an anime and a game, and has sold over 16 million copies. It is a work that continues to be popular, with an original art exhibition being held in 2021 to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the series.
High school student Rito has been in love with his classmate Haruna Sairenji since middle school. After entering high school and being in the same class, he made a big decision to confess his feelings to her. However, Rito confesses his feelings to Lala, a beautiful alien girl who suddenly appears in front of her. The story also tells the story of Rito, who falls in love with Lala, and gets involved in various troubles.
Extraordinary stories within everyday life became popular, with sci-fi elements featuring aliens and sexy scenes featuring many cute and sexy heroines. Recommended for those who want to read a thrilling romantic comedy.
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Yuuna from Yuragisou
Shueisha Author: Tadahiro Miura Completed in 24 volumes
A romantic comedy manga set in a hot spring in Iwakatsuki, depicting the life of a ghost girl and a psychic boy living together. It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2016 to 2020 and is now complete. In 2018, it was made into an anime and a game.
Kogarashi Fuyuzora, a physical psychic, is a young boy who has incurred a large debt due to being possessed by an evil spirit. Attracted by the monthly rent of 1,000 yen, he ends up staying at Yuragiso, a hot spring inn in Iwakatsuki. What appears before Kogarashi is Yuuna Yunohana, an earthbound spirit who cannot attain Buddhahood…
In addition to the bright, sociable, and cute Yuuna, who is a ghost, many unique and cute girls appear. There are also various highlights such as funny daily life, sexy scenes, and action scenes. Recommended for those who want to read harem stories and slapstick romantic comedies.
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i don't have many friends
KADOKAWA Author: Itachi Original work: Yomi Hirasaka Completed in 20 volumes
A “regretful youth romantic comedy'' depicting the daily life that unfolds in a “neighbor club'' that was established for the purpose of making friends. This is a manga adaptation of the popular light novel, which is affectionately known by the abbreviation “Hagana''. Various media mix works such as anime, live-action movies, and games are being developed.
Kotaka Hasegawa, a second year high school student, is worried about not having many friends due to his poor hair color and poor eyesight. One day, he sees his classmate Yozora Mikazuki, a beautiful girl but always in a bad mood, talking happily to herself.
When I asked her, she told me that the person she was talking to was an “air friend.” Then, Yozora uses her energy to form a club to make friends, but unfortunately only beautiful girls gather…
This work depicts an unbelievable yet somehow realistic daily life after school, and has resonated with middle and high school students. There are many hilarious scenes and gag scenes featuring unique characters. Recommended for those who like daily school stories.
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Like Hayate!
Shogakukan Author: Kenjiro Hata Completed in 52 volumes
A romantic comedy manga depicting the life of the main character, Hayate Ayasaki, who works as a butler at the mansion of a young lady, Nagi Sanzenin. It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday from 2004 to 2017 and gained popularity. A variety of mixed media works, including anime and movies, have been developed and have sold over 20 million copies in total.
Hayate is a first-year high school student who commutes to a public high school by bicycle in order to pay off the large amount of debt his parents have made. However, it is discovered that he is working under the legal age limit, and he is fired.
Moreover, when he returned home, his parents had fled, leaving behind a debt of 150 million yen. Hayate, who is chased by debt collectors, tries to kidnap a girl who is passing by due to a moment of insanity, but…
Although there are many gag scenes, the story gradually introduces more serious scenes, which is appealing. It is a highly recommended masterpiece that features many cute girls, including Nagi, and is known as a monumental work in Moe manga.
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Yofukashi no Uta
Shogakukan Author: Kotoyama All 20 volumes completed
This is a romantic comedy manga about a boy who suffers from insomnia and falls in love with a vampire girl. It was serialized and completed in “Weekly Shonen Sunday” from 2019 to 2024. It was made into an anime in 2022, and won the Shogakukan Manga Award in the boys category in 2023.
Kou Yamori is a second year junior high school student who for some reason doesn't go to school. He continues to have trouble sleeping, and when he goes out alone at night for the first time, he meets the beautiful vampire Nazuna Saegusa. She taught Kou how to enjoy the night.
Kou, who is fascinated by Yoru and Nazuna, asks her to make him a vampire. And Nazuna says that the way a human becomes a vampire is for a person to fall in love with a vampire…
Many readers have been captivated by the funny interactions between the two and Nazuna's sometimes shy cuteness. The point is that you can enjoy the sweet and sour psychological depiction of what romantic feelings are. Recommended for those who want to read a romantic comedy manga about unusual vampires.
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100% strawberry
Shueisha Author: Mizuki Kawashita Completed in 19 volumes
This is a school romantic comedy manga in which the main character, Junpei Manaka, has complicated love affairs with beautiful girls. A masterpiece that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2002 to 2005 and is said to be a monumental jump romantic comedy. It is one of the most popular Moe works, and has even been made into an anime.
Junpei is a third year junior high school student who dreams of becoming a movie director. One day, after school, he is captivated by a beautiful girl wearing strawberry-patterned pants who swoops down in front of him on the roof of his school.
Junpei thinks that she is Tsukasa Nishino, the idol of his school year. He makes a strange confession and receives an OK response, but he is also curious about Tojo Aya, a plain girl in his class.
The appeal is that four different types of heroines appear, including Tsukasa and Aya. Each name includes the kanji for the direction, so who's favorite is north, south, east, or west? ” has become a hot topic on the internet.It is a recommended 2000s romantic comedy masterpiece.
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love and lies
Kodansha Author: Musao All 12 volumes completed
A romantic comedy manga set in a world where a marriage partner is designated by the government at the age of 16, and depicts the fate of a boy who falls in love with someone other than the designated marriage partner. This work has been serialized on the web manga app and site “Manga Box'' since 2014, and has received a great response. It has also been made into an anime and a live-action movie.
In Japan, life partners are decided by the country, so love is not allowed. 15-year-old Yukari Nejima was a boy living in a corner of Japan who was in the middle of the pack in terms of sports and grades. However, hidden in his heart is a burning love for his classmate Misaki Takasaki.
On the night of his 16th birthday, Yukari finally decided to tell his girlfriend his feelings. However, shortly after that, he received a notice from the government…
Its appeal is the pure, fiery love between a boy and a girl, and its easy-to-understand psychological depictions. The final 12 volumes were not combined into one volume, but drew a separate ending for each of the two heroines, and the two volumes became a hot topic when they were released at the same time. Recommended for those who are interested in romantic comedies with branching endings.
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Tsurezure Children
Kodansha Author: Toshiya Wakabayashi Completed in 12 volumes
A four-panel romantic comedy manga in which all the characters are the main characters, depicting a youth drama about high school students spending their precious days of youth. It was serialized in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine and Weekly Shonen Magazine from 2014 to 2018. It was made into an anime in 2017.
One day after school, Haruhiko Takase is called by Saki Kanda, a classmate he has feelings for. I'm nervously waiting for her to say something, thinking that she's going to confess her feelings, but it's been about 10 minutes and I can't get the words to come out. Takase musters up the courage to express his feelings, but…
The key point is that the story is told in an omnibus format, with the main character changing every episode. The clumsy love stories between various high school boys and girls are depicted, and many readers are thrilled. This is a recommended romantic comedy manga with a high level of sympathy.
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boarding school juliet
Kodansha Author: Yosuke Kaneda Completed in 16 volumes
A school romantic comedy manga set in a student dormitory where students from two hostile countries gather, depicting a romance that must never be discovered. It began serialization in Bessatsu Shonen Magazine in 2015, and has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine since 2017. It was made into an anime in 2018.
At the prestigious boarding school “Dahlia Academy”, students from two rival countries, Towa Kingdom and West Principality, gathered and were divided into two dormitories.
Tsuyu Inuzuka, the first-year leader of the Towa Dormitory, is troubled by his unforgivable love for Juliet Persia, the first-year leader of the West Principality Dormitory. And it all begins with Inuzuka's life-threatening confession to Persia…
“Forbidden love between people in unforgivable positions'' became popular. Many readers are thrilled to see Inuzuka devoted to Persia and helping her in times of crisis. You can also enjoy action scenes typical of boys' manga. This is a highly recommended romantic comedy that is popular with both men and women.
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My favorite child forgot his glasses.
Square Enix Author: Koume Fujichika All 12 volumes completed
This is a “Zero Distance'' romantic comedy manga about a natural girl who often forgets her glasses at school and a clumsy boy who has an unrequited love for her.
The posts on X (formerly Twitter) became a hot topic with comments such as “cute'' and “precious,'' and it was serialized in “Monthly Gangan Joker'' from 2018 to 2024. In 2019, it won the next Manga Award in the comics category. It was made into an anime in 2023.
Komura-kun is a boy who likes Mie-san, who sits next to him. One day, Mie forgot her glasses. Komura-kun tries his best to follow the troubled girlfriend, lending her a textbook, but she is too close to him as she tries his best to see her…
While there are many comical scenes, the heart-throbbing scenes between Mie-san and Komura-kun, who are so beautiful and pure, are also appealing. This is a recommended work that will make you excited with its innocent love story.
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senryu girl
Kodansha Author: Masakuni Igarashi Completed in 13 volumes
A youth romantic comedy manga with a senryu theme and a cast of unique characters. It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine from 2016 to 2020. It was made into an anime in 2019.
Nanako Yukishiro, a member of the literature club, is a girl who conveys everything she wants to say in five-seven-five senryu. It also depicts the daily lives of unique friends, including Eiji Busujima, a member of the literature club who looks scary but has a kind heart.
There are many readers who find Nanako, who is approaching age with 575, so adorable that they end up smiling. The story basically unfolds in four-panel format, so it's easy to read quickly. Recommended for those who want to read something refreshing and interesting about youth.
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Gal meal
Hakusensha Author: Mari Taiyo All 10 volumes completed
A “delicious'' romantic comedy manga about a boring home economics teacher and the cooking research club created by the school's best gal. This is a popular work that was serialized in “Young Animal” and always ranked high in the magazine's surveys.
Home economics teacher Shinji Yabe ends up making homemade cookies with Miku Okazaki, who is covered in red dots and is in danger of graduating.
Although Yabe is at the mercy of Miku, who has many gaps, he feels the joy of teaching the students how to cook. On the other hand, Miku is attracted to the serious Yabe, who treats her like any other student…
Despite her flashy appearance, many readers are thrilled by Miku's pure and cute expressions and figure that she shows to Yabe. Recommended for those who are interested in Gap Moe romantic comedies.
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School Rumble
Kodansha Author: Jin Kobayashi Completed in 22 volumes
A school romantic comedy manga set at Yashin Academy High School, centered around Tenma Tsukamoto, a girl in love, and Kenji Harima, who is in love with her. It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine from 2002 to 2008, and became one of the most popular magazine romantic comedies. There are also many mixed media works such as animation and stage plays.
Tenma is a 16-year-old girl who is in love with her classmate Oji Karasuma. On the fateful day of her class change, her prayers seemed to have been answered and she ended up in the same class as Karasuma. However, the joy is short-lived as it turns out that he will be transferring to another school in just one year.
Kenji is in love with Tenma, who is determined to confess his feelings before he transfers. Without knowing her feelings, he tries to attack her one way or another, but Tenma, who is naturally dumb, ignores her. What will happen to the unrequited love between the two?
The two's unrequited love becomes complicated as it involves their unique classmates and Kenji's younger sister, Yakumo. This is a recommended work, with a sweet and sour romance and funny gags interwoven with just the right amount of flavor.
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Although we are both inexperienced,
Kodansha Author: Kawahara Koi All 18 volumes completed
A comedy manga about newlyweds, full of happiness and love. It was serialized in “Comic DAYS” from 2018 to 2024.
Ikuma Saeki, who just started his business in app development, recently married his cool childhood friend Sumika, and they are living as newlyweds. However, the two are inexperienced with each other and have never crossed the final line.
Under the same roof and in the same bed, Ikuma and Sumika engage in a pure love battle…
The two of them will face their sexuality firmly and deepen their relationship as a couple. The appeal is that the story continues to have a pure and happy development that makes the reader happy. Recommended for those who like married couples and those who are interested in romantic comedies.
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You are After School Insomnia
Shogakukan Author: Makoto Ojiro All 14 volumes completed
A romantic comedy manga set in a high school in Noto, depicting the sleepless nights of high school students. A work by Makoto Ojiro, who is said to be the standard-bearer of youth manga. It was serialized in Weekly Big Comic Spirits from 2019 to 2023. It is a notable work that will be made into an anime and live-action movie in 2023.
The story is set in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Maruta Nakami, a high school boy who suffers from insomnia, sneaks out of preparations for the school festival and enters an observatory that has been turned into a storeroom.
There, he met Kuisaki, who also suffers from insomnia. The two develop a strange relationship, sharing secret places and fleeting sleeps.
This work is said to have the charm of saying, “I'm no longer alone'' on a long, painful night. The key point is that you can feel the pleasant sadness that makes your heart flutter. Recommended for those who want to take a look at the gentle, sweet and sour youth.
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Watari-kun's XX is on the verge of collapse
Kodansha Author: Naru Narumi Completed in 16 volumes
A romantic comedy manga that “disrupts daily life'' and depicts the love triangle between the main character, Watari, his older sister, his childhood friend, and the classmate he admires. A work by Naru Narumi, who gained popularity with “Ramen Loves Koizumi-san'', and was serialized in “Monthly Young Magazine'' until 2023. An anime adaptation has also been announced.
Naoto Watari, a second-year high school student, lost his parents two years ago and has been living with his younger sister Suzu at his aunt's house for the past month. Instead of doing things typical of high school students such as dating, club activities, part-time jobs, etc., I spent my daily life putting my sister first.
One day, Naoto's childhood friend Satsuki Tatehana, who he used to have a crush on, transfers to the class next door. Then, his peaceful daily life suddenly collapses with a “shock so strong that it takes his breath away''…
Although it is a harem story, it is characterized by an unusual story in which Naoto is not popular. Also pay attention to the outlandish actions of the heroines who do extreme things towards him. Although the setting is classic, it also has a bit of darkness, making it a highly recommended work.
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Homura-sensei is probably not popular.
KADOKAWA Author: Sekaneko Completed in 5 volumes
This is a romantic comedy manga about a “dasakawa'' biology teacher and a high school girl who falls in love with him. A work by Sekaneko, who announces various popular works on X (formerly Twitter). This work was also serialized on X and “pixiv”. The sequel “Teacher's Diary: Homura Sensei is Probably Not Popular'' is also completed in 3 volumes.
Homura-sensei, who always wears a jersey and a white coat, is lethargic, has an abnormally weak body, is extremely afraid of high school girls, and tries to eat her pet frog when she runs out of money. In fact, high school girl Hasumi is chasing after him even today because he is kind and cute.
Homura-sensei easily dodges Mr. Hasumi who attacks her directly, but at times she says and does things that make your heart flutter. This is a work that you can't take your eyes off of. Recommended for those who want to read a loose four-panel romantic comedy.
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I have someone I like at this company.
Kodansha Author: Akamaru Enomoto Completed in 15 volumes
A romantic comedy manga with the theme of office romance. It was serialized in “Weekly Morning” from 2019 to 2023. This is a “secret in-house love observation variety show'' between two classmates who are secretly dating.
Masanao Tateishi, an older man who works in the accounting department of a candy maker, and Yui Mitsutani, who works at the same time in the planning department, are known within the company as “dog and monkey friends.''
However, the two, who were fond of each other, went through many twists and turns, and from yesterday, they finally became lovers. However, she decides to secretly date him because she is worried that it will affect her work…
Many readers have been moved by Yui's strong-willed personality at work, but the adorable gap between her and Makoto. This is a work recommended for adults that can be read as a daily manga at work.
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A story about a junior whose senior is annoying
Ichijinsha Author: Shiromanta All 13 volumes completed
A romantic comedy manga depicting the daily lives of struggling working adults. The manga that received the highest number of favorites on X (formerly Twitter) in 2017 has been made into a book. It won first place in the web manga category of the upcoming Manga Awards 2018, and will be made into an anime in 2021.
Harumi Takeda, a slightly rough but caring senior who works at Itomaki Shoji, and Futaba Igarashi, a junior who cannot be honest with him. Although Igarashi thinks that Takeda is annoying, he doesn't really find him annoying at all, and there are still times when he is annoying.
The exchanges between Takeda and Igarashi are heartwarming and at times sweet and sour, and many readers find comfort in them. Recommended for those who want to read heartwarming, everyday romantic comedies.
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A comment from a writer
Romantic comedy manga are of course thrilling, but they also have strong gag elements, and sometimes even a bit of sadness, so the taste varies depending on the work. This time, we introduced many works serialized in boys' and youth magazines, and all of them are manga that are highly popular among both men and women. If you see a piece that interests you, please pick it up.